Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 406 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 406 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	4	1	501
2023	13	13	0	426
2022	2	2	0	340

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager Research Project A G-100-24282-391730	$62,920	Philadelphia, PA	Oct 8, 2024	Jan 10, 2025	94	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor G-300-24199-203078	$218,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jul 17, 2024	Dec 11, 2025	512	Certified
Assistant Professor of Finance G-300-24178-149289	$275,000	Philadelphia, PA	Jun 26, 2024	Sep 26, 2025	457	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24032-684564	$185,000	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 1, 2024	Jul 8, 2025	523	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24024-662409	$176,800	Philadelphia, PA	Jan 24, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	510	Certified
Research Specialist C G-100-23333-529507	$57,720	Philadelphia, PA	Nov 29, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	495	Certified
Senior Data Research Specialist G-300-23319-503181	$83,000	Philadelphia, PA	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	509	Certified
Professor G-300-23233-281399	$319,750	Philadelphia, PA	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 24, 2024	461	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor of Clinical Parasitology G-300-23216-238874	$127,600	Philadelphia, PA	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 21, 2024	475	Certified - Expired
Research Support Director-WRDS G-100-23209-222928	$133,900	Philadelphia, PA	Jul 28, 2023	Aug 23, 2024	392	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23149-48726	$177,000	Philadelphia, PA	May 31, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	377	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23135-42642	$207,000	Philadelphia, PA	May 31, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	377	Certified
Health Data Analyst Research Assistant Professor A-23068-10733	$56,170	Philadelphia, PA	May 31, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	377	Certified
Research Specialist B A-23047-02727	$65,374	Philadelphia, PA	May 18, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	390	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23121-35390	$130,000	Philadelphia, PA	May 2, 2023	May 28, 2024	392	Certified
Senior Business Systems Analyst A-23010-85499	$113,339	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 6, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	420	Certified
Senior Lecturer A-23020-90012	$177,650	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 22, 2023	Mar 20, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-23016-87781	$187,750	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 3, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	423	Certified-Expired
Director for Biostatistical Consulting Service - Senior Biostatistician A-22257-21205	$92,700	Philadelphia, PA	Nov 23, 2022	Oct 11, 2023	322	Certified-Expired
Associate Director, Business Operations A-22259-22737	$92,019	Philadelphia, PA	Oct 20, 2022	Oct 12, 2023	357	Certified-Expired

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